US Bridges

Clements Road over Mothers Branch

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. S. Buttermilk Rd. · Structure no. 019350

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clements Road over Mothers Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Clements Road over Mothers Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesClements Road
CrossesMothers Branch
Location2.1 Mi. S. Buttermilk Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 364
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15186, -87.41838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clements Road over Mothers Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clements Road over Mothers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Clements Road over Mothers Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clements Road over Mothers Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clements Road over Mothers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.